Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:281 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to a metro for Dublin and the greater Dublin area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20848/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 7 July 2004
Ceisteanna (276)
Freagraí scríofa
The programme for Government contains a commitment to develop a metro with a link to Dublin Airport. I have received the revised outline business case for line 1 of the metro from the Railway Procurement Agency, RPA, which involves a line from the airport to the city centre. The total estimated direct capital cost of construction in 2002 prices is €1.2 billion. This is before allowing for risk, contingency, VAT and inflation.
The timescale, precise cost and route, number and location of stations and arrangements for connections with other elements of public transport will depend on a number of factors, including the Government decision, geo-technical surveys, negotiations with bidders and railway order process, including the public inquiry. In preparing a submission for Government on this matter, the merits of all alternative solutions and routes will be considered.
I expect the Government to consider proposals on the metro in the near future. In advance of the Government considering proposals, it would not be appropriate for me to comment on the matters raised in any more detail.
Questions Nos. 282 to 286, inclusive, answered with Question No. 73.